Introduction

The Active IQ Certificate in Exercise for The Management of Low Back Pain is at level 4 on the on the National Qualifications Framework. This qualification will allow access to Level 4 on REPs.

Candidates will train to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan, conduct and review programmes to address the needs of patients/clients with low back pain.

This qualification is be taken on a home-study/online learning basis, together with a practical workshop (3 hours) with our Low Back Pain expert (Dean Payne). 

The next course starts with online learning starting anytime before March 20th, the practical workshop is on Friday 30th (was 23rd) March 6pm - 9pm (Bedford, MK40 2BQ‎); there is no final assessment but work needs to be complete before September 31st.  

Entry requirements - candidates must hold:

Level 3 qualified fitness instructor or personal trainer and Level 3 Exercise Referral.

From September 2011instructors will need to hold a certificate in exercise referral plus a level 4 specialism access to Level 4 REPs. Those who have gained a level 4 qualification prior to Sept 2011 don’t require the level 3 referral qualification.

Qualification structure 

• Unit 1 –The Principles of Progressive Exercise Programming for Clients with Low Back Pain

• Unit 2 – Progressive Exercise Programming for Clients with Low Back Pain

 Course Content

* Underpinning knowledge and functional anatomy - including: the influence of exercise/activity/inactivity, a classification of low back pain and the psychosocial components of low back pain. 

* Exercise referral processes and communication skills – including: understanding the referral process, relevant medico-legal requirements, understanding scope of practice and communicating skills.

* Assessment and screening – including: identifying referrals; precautions and contraindications, psychosocial assessment and functional/physical assessment.

* Programme design – including: progressive programme design considerations; providing psychosocial support, establishing and monitoring exercise quotas and intensity.

Course Tutor - Dean Payne

Dean is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist with extensive knowledge of Sport Specific Rehabilitation. He is a university lecturer and PhD researcher in Sport Specific Rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Assessment 

Internally assessed back pain case study 

Practical Observation (on workshop day)

Worksheets